The Clan Macpherson (or better yet .. McPherson) Museum is dedicated to the story of Clan McPherson, a clan which since the 1100s has had strong roots in the Badenoch district of the Highlands. You have to visit the museum to appreciate the richness of the artifacts housed here.
My favorite story describes a house to house search conducted to flush our Cluny McPherson. This story was re-told in the form of this candelabra/statue/candy dish ...
Sir Hector Munro, the officer in command of the party in search of Cluny, the fugitive chief, is mounted on his steed. He is questioning Cluny, who is disguised as a servant and who had been holding the bridle of Sir Hector's horse during the search. Cluny is asked if he knows where his master is. The reply given is "I do not know, and if I did, I would not tell you."
Sir Hector rewards the supposed servant for his fidelity with a silver shilling
These next photos aren't great .. but I was having difficulty regulating flash and the low lighting in the museum.
Mom and me .. in the Heraldry Hall. The frame behind us describes the McPherson Coat of Arms.
The Standard of McPherson of Cluny.
The Banner of McPherson of Cluny.
Portrait of Cluny McPherson.
After touring the McPherson museum, it was time to board the train and head for Inverness.
Perhaps an oil painting of the current Cluny should be considered for the Macpherson family museum. Will look into that.
ReplyDeleteHe should most definitely be included in the McPhersons of note ...
ReplyDeleteIndubidibly! Must have the most current of the Clunys displayed at the museum.
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